Your Health

A Conversation On Caffeine

Australians have doubled their coffee consumption over the past 30 years and it continues to rise.^[1] Commonly used and widely researched, caffeine is present in many foods and beverages and while embraced by many, the ingredient has also raised much debate. In this hour-long webinar which includes a Q&A session, learn about the impact of caffeine on the human body, its metabolism and absorption, safety and impact on pregnancy, hydration and exercise. Find out why itŐs added to our food and drinks and how it can fit into everyday lifestyles. Join our presenting experts Dr Paul Brent from Food Standards Australia & New Zealand (FSANZ) and Professor Louise Burke from the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) as they review the research and provide the facts on caffeine.

[1] Australian Bureau of Statistics 2000, Apparent Consumption of Foodstuffs, Australia, 1997-98 and 1998-99, Cat. no. 4306.0, ABS, Canberra.

About the Speakers

Dr Paul Brent

Chief Scientist, Food Standards, Australia New Zealand

Dr Louise Burke

OAM, PhD, APD, Sports dietitian